Drag Racing Nationals
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Was great to start the 2023 season the way we finished 2022 with a win at the 55th NZ Drag Racing Nationals in Competition Division, super close finished.0019 of a second then to cap it off,we reset the National Record,both ends, 6.821@ 202.50mph, thanks to the loyal crew and our sponsors,Total Transport Ltd, Repco Penerite, PN Engine Rebuilders Ltd ..read more
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Central Nationals
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Well, what a fantastic way to end 2022. We ran the dragster at the Central Nationals at Masterton on the 10-11 December 2022 in the Comp Division. It was a showery day Saturday with on two passes and another three on a nice hot Sunday. They were awesome passes, all 6s and over 200 mph.Off the trailer 1st pass – 6.820 @ 210, 2nd pass – 6.692 @ 213, 3rd – 6.517 @ 215, 4th pass – misread the weather slightly 6.552 @ 213, final pass – better tuneup, the magic number 6.481 @ 216.Couldn’t have asked for better, with still plenty left in the old girl, letting us claim the BB/D National Record in an o ..read more
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Hydro Thunder
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Was a great weekend at Mangakino for the 2nd round of Hydro Thunder on the 3rd and 4th December for our Engines, Ken 1st and David 3rd, a great drive from Steve Preece in his HRE powered machine for a strong 2nd, was a shame David and Jack came together in the final heat taking them out of the final, looking forward to the next at Kariporo ..read more
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Ready for Mangakino
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Another two engines finished and ready for Mangakino this weekend, been a busy week on Chevys. All reactions:130130 ..read more
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Ready for the dyno!
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Another one finished and ready for the dyno ..read more
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Another 2 cool cars
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Another 2 cool cars finished and ready for the trip to the Kaikoura Hop, have fun! All reactions:8383 ..read more
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Been a busy couple of weeks
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Been a busy couple of weeks so thought I better put this up, Ford 357ci Cleveland, grouse little engine, made 702hp and 598ft/lbs on 91 pump gas, smooth as a baby, in the car now and a dream to drive ..read more
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Final HRC meeting
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Spent the weekend racing at the final HRC meeting at Hampton Downs, I had a good test day on Friday but overheating issues on Saturday saw me out early. Adrian had another fantastic weekend, won the round again, 4 from 4 and the Pro Street title! Bring on next season ..read more
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Just finished another little Ford
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Just finished another little Ford,406ci, pump gas,street engine, 502hp@ 6200 and 501ft/lbs @ 4800, going into a Pantera ..read more
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Hampton Downs
River Speed
by IainW
1y ago
Well had a fantastic couple of weekends racing my new DB4Swift, 26-27th March at Hampton Downs, first time in the car, best lap a 1.06.8, qualifyed 7th, and herld my own all weekend,great to drive but alot to learn, then Manfield 2-3rd April , best lap 1.092, 7th again, lots of fun, Adrian in his Silvia won his class again with a 1.15 flat and Nicole in the BMW went quicker every run, great weekend, all had loads of fun, now change to funny car and head to Masterton this weekend All reactions:7979 ..read more
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